Using the Selector to Apply Materials

You can apply materials based on different target levels in the global product structure. This gives you a detailed view of where a material is applied.

See Also
Managing Materials with the Material Browser
  1. From the top bar, select Me > Preferences, and then click the App Preferences tab.
  2. Click Material Definition and select the Use fast apply box in the Apply Command section of the Preference Pages.
  3. Click Apply, then Close to close the window.

  4. A selector interface composed of rectangular bars is displayed when applying a material to provide a complete view of all possible targets in the selected paths.

    This selector indicates the following details:

    • The leftmost and smallest bar of the selector represents the most precise target, which is the most profound in the structure.
    • The currently selected level is shaded blue.
    • Features are shaded purple.
    • PLM components are shaded gray.
    • A green marker indicates that material is already applied to the same target.